In this post we will continue to a multi level cell block number 7.

The above photo shows the lower level of cell block 7 which is still being restored.

Some of the lucky inmates on lower levels of the prison (depending on the cell block) had a small skylight which provided them with a bit of daylight while they were in there cells.

This is a view from the upper portion of cell block 7.

As you can see from the angle of this view there was only enough room to walk single file when exiting the upper cell blocks. Also notice the different kind of cell doors from the older cell blocks (this cell block was a later addition).

The above photo shows a cell with trees growing through the walls which would eventually force the closing of this facility. Apparently the states neglect of this facility would cause it to be overrun with trees forcing their way through walls weakening the structure.

This is one of the deteriorating windows on one of the lower cell blocks.

With this post I will show you some of the unrestored portions of this eerie facility.

Some of the original and bed frames still exist as shown in the above photo. The plaster in this cell is actually in fairly good shape compared to some portions of this facility.

An original old cabinet sits on the wall of the corridor of cell block 1 and was probably used for washrags or towels for the inmates.

Old cast iron ornate radiators still grace the corridors also.

The inmates in the cells had exposed pipe radiators and cement toilets which were flushed by filling up a pail and pouring it down the toilet. They were only allowed one flush a day so you could only imagine what these cell blocks smelled like on hot humid days. It is interesting to note that this prison was so advanced for it’s time that it had running water and central heat before the White House did.

This is a view down cell block 2 and you can clearly see the deterioration of this crumbling facility.

Some shadows from the overhead windows shining on the distressed plaster.